Every day brings something new when it comes to public policy. Are you keeping up with the discussions taking place and the changes being made? Is your board engaged in helping you communicate your mission and purpose with your policy makers? The Stand for Your Mission website is here to help, and we just reorganized it to get you to the resources you need faster and easier. We also revised the discussion guide for boards. Take a look, and stand for your mission!
In this new blog post, consultant Hardy Smith provides guidance on how to move beyond your board’s stated intentions around diversity, inclusion, and equity to deliberate action.
Re-election to the board should not be automatic. Eligible members should be carefully evaluated in terms of performance and the board’s needs. This resource can help with this process. It also includes a sample self-evaluation for members up for re-election to complete.
The board chair has one of the most important positions at a nonprofit organization, though it’s not for everyone. Committing to and investing in emerging board leaders is a critical step in the succession planning process for this position. Read through the four steps of the board chair development process, and begin strategically identifying your board's new leaders.
